Shrimp Tostada Bites Food

SHRIMP TOSTADA BITES

Steps:

• Begin by gathering and prepping all of your ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.
• Add your shrimp to a bowl, drizzle over them about 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil. Then, sprinkle over the creole or blackening seasoning, cumin, paprika, granulated garlic, a couple of pinches of salt, and black pepper, toss to combine, and allow the shrimp to marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
• While the shrimp marinates prepare you smashed avocado: cut both avocados in half, remove the pit, and peel away the outer skin. Add the avocado flesh to a bowl, add the lime juice and zest, plus a sprinkle of salt, and using a fork, smash/mash the avocado to your desired level of chunkiness. Cover with plastic and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
• To prepare the shrimp, place a cast iron (or other heavy-bottom skillet) over medium-high heat, and drizzle in about 1-2 tablespoon of oil. Once the skillet is very hot, add about half of the marinated shrimp in, and allow the shrimp to sear/blacken on the first side for about 2-3 minutes, or until charred and cooked through. Flip, and sear another 2-3 minutes, until charred on the second side. Add to a bowl to hold, and repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Cut each piece of shrimp into 6 small pieces so that you have a dice out of them (it'll be reminiscent of a ceviche-style dice), then add the diced shrimp back to the bowl.
• To assemble the tostada bites, spoon a small dollop (roughly a scant tablespoon worth) of the smashed avocado into the center of each corn tortilla chip round, then top with 6 small pieces of the diced shrimp, about 1 shrimp worth. Add two quartered tomato pieces, then sprinkle over a couple of wisps of red onion, a sprinkle of Cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of micro cilantro or regular cilantro leaves.
• Place onto a serving platter or tray, and enjoy warm, or room temp, with extra lime and hot sauce on the side, if desired.

SHRIMP TOSTADA BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, paprika, and cayenne and season with salt. Add shrimp and toss until fully coated, then cover and let marinate in fridge at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook shrimp until pink and completely opaque, 2 minutes per side.
• In a medium bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro and season generously with salt.
• Dollop a tablespoon of guac into tortilla scoops, top with shrimp, and garnish with cilantro before serving.

SHRIMP-AVOCADO TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Toast the chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat, turning often, until they soften slightly, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and cover with hot water; let sit 15 minutes.
• Transfer the chiles and 3 tablespoons of the soaking water to a blender. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each of the cayenne and salt; puree until almost smooth. Toss with the shrimp in a large bowl; refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat about 1/4 inch vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, fry the tortillas, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute. Remove to paper towels to drain.
• Halve and pit the avocados; scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash. Mix in the scallion whites, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, the cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and drizzle with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice.
• Spread the mashed avocado mixture on the tostadas. Top with the shrimp, some sour cream and diced tomato, and the scallion greens. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP TOSTADAS WITH LIME-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place first 11 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Gently stir in avocado; let stand 15 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, spread tostada shells with sauce. Top with shrimp mixture.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Place shrimp in resealable food-storage plastic bag, and squeeze the juice of half the lemon into the bag. Add lemon peel, canola oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro. Seal bag, and gently coat shrimp. Place bag on plate in refrigerator to marinate, at least 10 minutes but no longer than 20.
• Meanwhile, heat grill to medium-high. While shrimp marinates and grill heats, mix remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and onion in small bowl. In another small bowl, mix cocktail sauce, salsa and juice of remaining lemon. Add half of the cilantro mixture to the cocktail sauce mixture. Set aside.
• Place shrimp on grill. Cover and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until just done and shrimp has turned pink and opaque throughout. Remove shrimp to a bowl until cool enough to handle. If there are tails on the shrimp, remove them, and chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces. Add chopped shrimp to cocktail sauce mixture, and stir to coat. Spoon onto tostada shells, and top with remaining cilantro mixture and whatever garnishes you like.

SHRIMP TOSTADA BITES

Steps:

• Add olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, paprika, and cayenne to a large bowl. Whisk to combined and season with salt.
• Fold in shrimp and toss until fully coated, then cover and let marinate in fridge at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
• Heat oil i a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and completely opaque, 2 minutes per side.
• Mash avocados with lime juice, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Generously season with salt.
• Scoop a tablespoon of guac into tortilla scoops, top with shrimp, and garnish with cilantro.
• Serve immediately.

SEAFOOD TOSTADA BITES

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut the tortillas into 24 triangles, about 3/4 inch.
• In a medium skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
• Add the tortilla triangles and fry until golden, 1 minute.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a large, deep skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
• Add the leek or scallion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the shrimp, scallops and crab and season with salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes.
• Add the wine and simmer just until the shrimp are pink, about 2 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood to a bowl.
• Add the parsley and the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and simmer until the liquid is reduced to a few tablespoons, about 3 minutes.
• Return the seafood to the pan and toss to coat.
• Spoon the seafood into Chinese soup spoons or shot glasses, garnish with the tortilla triangles.
• Serve at once.
• *The fried tortilla triangles can be kept overnight in an airtight container. The cooked seafood can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours. .

SHRIMP TOSTADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cover a large baking sheet with foil. Lay tortillas on sheet and spray with cooking spray. Turn over and spray other side. When oven is heated, bake for 10-15 minutes or until light golden brown. They may still appear floppy, but will become crispy as they cool. Remove and place on plate covered with paper towels. Blot with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
• In a small bowl, combine the cumin, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chili powder, brown sugar, and oregano. Put the olive oil in a ziptop bag and mix in all but 1 tablespoon of the spice mix. Add the garlic and shrimp; massage to coat. Set aside.
• Heat a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat, and, when hot, coat with cooking spray. Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened and fragrant and starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the chile and bell pepper and continue to sauté for 2 minutes. Add the remaining spice mixture and sauté until the onion and chiles are tender but not mushy, another 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Return the skillet to medium high heat and add the shrimp. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Add the sautéed vegetables; toss to combine and reheat.
• Spread a small amount of guacamole on tostada. Spread a small amount of sour cream over guacamole, then add some lettuce. Add some sauteed vegetables and top with shrimp. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with additional sour cream and guacamole.